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# Ring Legends of Tolkien (7) (Tolkien Illustrated Guides)

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desertcart.com: Ring Legends of Tolkien (7) (Tolkien Illustrated Guides): 9781645174417: Day, David: Books

Review: Another Fascinating Study of Tolkien by David Day - I've been a fan of David Day for 40 years—ever since I was 12 years old and found a copy of his A Tolkien Bestiary in a used bookstore. It was the first work written about Middle-earth that made me want to delve deeper into the mithril mine of Tolkien's imagination. The Ring Legends of Tolkien is another fascinating study of Tolkien by Day. This is the latest volume in his the World of Tolkien series published by Thunder Bay Press. These 6” by 8" smaller tomes (just the right size for a Hobbit), are richly illustrated with faux leather covers. I've included a photo of the stunning endpapers by illustrator Mauro Mazzara depicting the influence of the Norse legend of Odin on Tolkien's creation of Sauron and Gandalf. In this book, Day sets out to explain how Tolkien's vast knowledge of ancient lore, legends and language influenced The Maker of Middle-earth’s creation of the The One Ring—influences as diverse as alchemy, Norse and German sagas, Celtic and Saxon myths, and Judeo-Christian beliefs. Tolkien knew that ultimate power turns people into monsters; and this theme has resonated throughout history with coveted rings symbolizing that lust for dominance. Day’s erudite and engaging exploration of this powerful theme makes The Ring Legends of Tolkien a must-have for any Middle-earth maven’s Tolkien collection.
Review: JRR Tolkien is one of my favorite authors, and David Day knows about the sources and origins - JRR Tolkien is one of my favorite authors, and David Day seems to know so much about the stories and their origins. I knew much, but not as much as David Day does about the Silmarillion and the famous Hobbit, and the Lord of the Rings, and the Lost Tales, and other works of JRR Tolkien. These books have opened my eyes to new ways of seeing Tolkien’s works. David Day has answered so many questions especially about the sources of the rings and why Tolkien focused so much on rings in the Lord of the Rings. This book is about the sources of the ring legend.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #250,335 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #41 in 20th Century Literary Criticism (Books) #65 in Science Fiction & Fantasy Literary Criticism (Books) #100 in Science Fiction History & Criticism |
| Book 6 of 6  | Tolkien Illustrated Guides |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (348) |
| Dimensions  | 5.25 x 1.1 x 7.75 inches |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 1645174417 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1645174417 |
| Item Weight  | 1.1 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 256 pages |
| Publication date  | November 10, 2020 |
| Publisher  | Thunder Bay Press |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another Fascinating Study of Tolkien by David Day
*by N***H on November 25, 2020*

I've been a fan of David Day for 40 years—ever since I was 12 years old and found a copy of his A Tolkien Bestiary in a used bookstore. It was the first work written about Middle-earth that made me want to delve deeper into the mithril mine of Tolkien's imagination. The Ring Legends of Tolkien is another fascinating study of Tolkien by Day. This is the latest volume in his the World of Tolkien series published by Thunder Bay Press. These 6” by 8" smaller tomes (just the right size for a Hobbit), are richly illustrated with faux leather covers. I've included a photo of the stunning endpapers by illustrator Mauro Mazzara depicting the influence of the Norse legend of Odin on Tolkien's creation of Sauron and Gandalf. In this book, Day sets out to explain how Tolkien's vast knowledge of ancient lore, legends and language influenced The Maker of Middle-earth’s creation of the The One Ring—influences as diverse as alchemy, Norse and German sagas, Celtic and Saxon myths, and Judeo-Christian beliefs. Tolkien knew that ultimate power turns people into monsters; and this theme has resonated throughout history with coveted rings symbolizing that lust for dominance. Day’s erudite and engaging exploration of this powerful theme makes The Ring Legends of Tolkien a must-have for any Middle-earth maven’s Tolkien collection.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ JRR Tolkien is one of my favorite authors, and David Day knows about the sources and origins
*by H***T on October 13, 2023*

JRR Tolkien is one of my favorite authors, and David Day seems to know so much about the stories and their origins. I knew much, but not as much as David Day does about the Silmarillion and the famous Hobbit, and the Lord of the Rings, and the Lost Tales, and other works of JRR Tolkien. These books have opened my eyes to new ways of seeing Tolkien’s works. David Day has answered so many questions especially about the sources of the rings and why Tolkien focused so much on rings in the Lord of the Rings. This book is about the sources of the ring legend.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gorgeous
*by M***8 on May 8, 2024*

This entire set reminds me of a very wonderful student thesis on Tolkien. Full of all the withertos and whyfors of the many possible influences throughout history on Tolkien's world. The illustrations and binding only add to the excellence of these books. A good addition for any die hard Tolkien fan.

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